ICT Samachar
The Nepal Rastra Bank has published the mid-term review of its Monetary Policy for Fiscal Year 2082/83 (2025/26), placing strong emphasis on expanding digital infrastructure and promoting electronic payments.
According to the review, foreign investment will be facilitated in the development of technology-based infrastructure such as data centers, cloud computing, robotics labs, and artificial intelligence (AI). The policy also encourages co-financing loans from banks and financial institutions for such projects. This move is expected to strengthen Nepal’s digital ecosystem and support technology-driven industries and innovation.
The central bank has also introduced a strategy to further expand the electronic payment system. The review states that transactions conducted through cheques will be gradually reduced, while digital payment methods will be actively promoted. This is expected to accelerate Nepal’s transition toward a cash-lite economy.
Experts believe that opening digital infrastructure to foreign investment and promoting co-financing through the banking system could lay the foundation for Nepal to develop as a regional data hub. Similarly, the strategy to reduce cheque-based transactions is expected to enhance transparency, efficiency, and security in the payment system while contributing to greater financial inclusion.
Overall, the mid-term review signals a commitment to maintaining financial stability while accelerating the country’s digital transformation.
